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NEW OAK TREE DISTRICT CHAIR ANNOUNCED

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The Alamo Area Council is proud to announce that Brandon Miller will be serving as the District Chairman for Oak Tree District. Brandon began serving in the position on June 15th.

Brandon has been a registered volunteer with several units in Kerrville. He served as the Cubmaster for Pack 1205 for ten years and is now an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 111.

He also serves as a Unit Commissioner in Oak Tree District and has completed Wood Badge and also has served on the staff of two Wood Badge Courses.

The District Chairman responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, and giving leadership for membership and financial growth in the District. They also work in developing program activities and also represents the District to the Council Executive Board.

Oak Tree District includes Bandera, Kendall, Kerr, and Medina counties.

Brandon is the EMS Coordinator for Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio.

 

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New Advancement Updates Posted on the BSA Covid-19 FAQ

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Each week brings new questions about how the BSA is handling a variety of issues connected to the ongoing situation with COVID-19. Frequently Asked Questions and answers concerning In-Person Unit Activities, Camping This Summer, and Advancement are updated on the National website.

The most recent updates are indicated by a diamond in front of the question. The latest updates can be found at:

COVID-19 FAQ

New questions and answers are added regularly to the FAQ, so we encourage you to check back frequently for the latest guidance from the National Service.

Harry “Quint” Bowers Selected as 2019 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year

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Harry “Quint” Bowers, an Eagle Scout with Troop 119, recently received word that he will represent the Alamo Area Council as the recipient of the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Award.

Harry, completed his Eagle Scout Project, Might Mitts: Hand warmers for Kids with Cancer in the Spring of 2019.   Bowers fundraised and facilitated the creation of over 400 Mighty Mitts to aid pediatric cancer patients, who suffer from neuropathy, a common side effect from chemotherapy.  He dedicated his project to a young man from his community that he had befriended named Waylon Malone, who lost his battle with Neuroblastoma on March 29, 2017.

The Mighty Mitts were donated to four local hospitals – University Health Pediatric Blood and Cancer Center (San Antonio), Christus Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, Methodist Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center (Austin).

Harry is excited and honored to represent the River District and Alamo Area Council as his project is considered for future advancement.

Oak Tree Units Finding Success Scouting at Home

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After reaching out to the wonderful volunteer leaders of the Oak Tree District, here are some of the creative way they are making the best of our current ongoing “stay at home” situation to keep Scouting relevant and fun.

Sara, a Bear Den Leader from Pack 18 has put together BALOO The Builder kits for her Bear Cub Scouts to come pick up off her front porch.  They can then take the kit home and do the project at home. Once done they check in online or send a text with a picture. How cool is that!

Pack 60 in Kerrville kept it simple and just did a simple Facebook live Pack meeting on the Pack’s Facebook page. Keep it simple, make it fun!

Pack 109 took a page from Pack 60 and held their last Pack meeting online using Goggle Meets. The only “fun” problem was keeping the boys from not hitting the mute button and trying not to laugh at all the funny faces the Scouts kept making at each other.  Sometimes you just have to be silly!

The Webelos of Pack 102 in Boerne are taking advantage of all the resources the Council has to offer online. Way to take advantage of the resources that are all around you!

Back up in Kerrville, Pack 1205 will take advantage of ZOOM the online meeting app and hold their next Pack meeting online for free if they keep it under 40 minutes.  Way to go 1205!

The Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner for Oak Tree is working with the American Heart Association to try and set up an online CPR class for anyone who wants to participate. Once we can all meet face to face, she will set up a meeting to go through the final process of working with the actual CPR test mannequin.  I almost said CPR test dummy, but I did not want anyone to think I was talking about Ted their current DE.

There are so many was we can all get creative in our current situation. It is a simple matter of using the technology we have combined with our creativity and our passion for Scouting. Please visit our Council resource Page for all  Scouting at Home ideas.

Largest Campout in 13-county Area Welcomes Scout Jamboree Spirit

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Scouts participate in a first aid training activity during Council-wide Campout in 2019.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information,
contact: Angel Martinez, PR Director (210) 394 9915
Angel.Martinez@Scouting.org
LARGEST CAMPOUT IN 13-COUNTY AREA WELCOMES SCOUT JAMBOREE SPIRIT

Campout brings together over 1,500 youth and adults for fellowship and adventure.  

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (February 28, 2020) – The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council hosts their 4th annual, technology-themed weekend camping event at the Bear Creek Scout Reservation in Hunt, Texas over the weekend. Media is invited from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 29th to see Scout youth in action at the Bear Creek Scout Reservation – 125 Bear Creek Scout Road West – Hunt, TX 78024

“The Alamo Area Council is proud to host this regional adventure at one of our premier camps – Bear Creek Scout Reservation – to bring thousands of boys and girls the values of Scouting found in the Scout Oath and Law and the Great Outdoors,” said Linda Dieguez, Outdoor Adventure Director for the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council.

The Campout is open to adventurous Scouting units including Webelos (The highest Cub Scout Rank – ages 9-10), Scouts BSA (boys and girls 11-17), Venture Scouts (co-ed program 14-20), and Sea Scouts (co-ed program 14-20). These Scouts will participate in a wide range of activities designed to teach trust and teamwork and show how technology has developed throughout history.  Some events are just fun:

  • Shooting Sports (Archery, Tomahawk Tossing, Black power, and Rifle shooting, etc.) – testing proper handling, skills, and accuracy.
  • Tools of the Trade – How tools have changed now and then.
  • Branding – Learning the ins and outs of handling a brand and putting a unique mark on personal items.
  • Climbing Walls and Obstacle Courses
  • COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) – Group or individual climbing and fitness challenges.
  • First Aid Training – Preparing Scouts to be trained, equipped, and empowered to render aid in emergency situations.
  • Eagle Scout Challenge Events – Fire-Starting, Orienteering (Navigating), and First Aid Skills challenge tests.
  • Arts & Crafts – Marshmallow Catapult – Come by and build a catapult and see how far you can launch a marshmallow.

“I’ve been to National and World Jamborees with 50,000 Scouts and the energy of those events can be found at the Council-wide Camp Out at Bear Creek. It’s cool for youth to realize they belong to something bigger than themselves,” said Michael de los Santos, Scout Executive for the local Scouts.

For their entertainment and education, there will be a show Saturday evening at 7 p.m. sharing stories and experiences. Bear Creek offers over 1,200 acres for Scouting and camping activities including campsites, shooting ranges, fishing, a forge, and large wooded areas. Take Highway 27 west of Kerrville six miles to Ingram. In Ingram, take Highway 39 six miles to Hunt. In Hunt, turn onto FM 1340 and go six miles to Bear Creek.  For more information on Bear Creek, email BearCreek@AlamoAreaBSA.org

About the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council

The Alamo Area Council, BSA, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, serves a 13-county area imparting the Scouting program to over 17,000 youth and 4,000 volunteer adults in South Texas. The Boy Scouts of America continue to prepare young people for life by providing the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, utilizing outdoor activity, citizenship, and fitness. The Alamo Area Council manages over 1,500 acres of outdoor adventure for boys and girls from 5-20 years of age at three premier camps – Bear Creek Scout Reservation, Mays Family Scout Ranch, and McGimsey Scout Park. Learn more at www.AlamoAreaBSA.org.

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Annual Report for 2019 Alamo Area Council BSA

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The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council key three leadership are pleased to present to you, our partners and shareholders in the development of youth, your 2019 Annual Report.

This Annual Report is intended to provide an overview to our Give the Adventure donors and community partners about the health and growth of the Scouting movement within the Alamo Area Council 13 county service area. 

The counties served by the Alamo Area BSA include Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, La Salle, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson.

The 2019 AAC Annual Report contains several panels of information:

  • Letter from the Alamo Area Council Key Three -Jim Jeffrey, Lance Hirsch, and Michael de los Santos.
  • Overview of the Alamo Area Council’s Youth Programs
  • Record of Membership and Advancement
  • Council Financial Analysis
  • List of Council Officers and Board of Directors
  • Eagle Scout Highlight
  • Year End 2019 Review Highlights

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Alamo Area Council BSA 2019 Annual ReportDownload

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